How to Clean the Inside of a Private Charter Jet
The type of cleaning that private jets require will be determined by the request of the customer. The most popular types of cleaning are either a quick turn or detail cleaning. A quick-turn cleaning of a jet should take no more than an hour while the aircraft is parked and waiting for passengers. A detail cleaning includes everything in a quick turn plus more services. It can take several hours, depending on the specific requests of the customer and the size of the aircraft.
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Things You'll Need
- Smooth cotton towels
- Spary bottle
- Trash bags
- Disinfectant spray
- Glass cleaner
- Vacuum cleaner and attachments
- Wood cleaner or polish
- Leather or upholstery cleaner
- Window cleaner
Instructions
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Quick Turn Cleaning
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Wipe the stairs and hand rails on the entrance door with a damp cotton towel. Dry immediately with another cotton towel.
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Wipe doorway panels with a clean, dry cotton towel to remove dust particles and any markings. If necessary, use a damp towel to remove any stains and dry immediately with a clean towel.
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Remove all trash in the galley and clean the top of the counter with a disinfectant spray.
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Clean the cooking equipment, such as coffee pots and microwave ovens, by spraying them with water and wiping with a clean cotton towel.
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Clean the lavatory counters and the exterior of the toilet with disinfectant spray. Clean mirrors and any glass fixtures, such as picture frames, with glass cleaner.
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Clean the walls of the aircraft's interior with a dry towel to remove dust and easily removed markings.
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Gather trash in a plastic bag and set it outside the aircraft.
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Vacuum the seats and carpet. When vacuuming leather seats, be certain the attachment to the hose is clean and smooth to avoid scratches and tears.
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Lay the seat belts on the seats so the buckles cross over each other.
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Clean the cockpit by using a clean dry towel on the instrument panel. Avoid touching any switches. Instruments with glass faces can be dusted with a dry towel.
Detail Cleaning
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Complete all steps in a quick-turn cleaning.
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Use a wood cleaner and polish to clean any wood finishes, such as panels and tables.
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Use leather cleaner or upholstery cleaner on the seats, following the directions of the product.
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Clean the inside of all windows using a cleanser that is safe for the material used, typically glass or a form of plastic. Ask the pilot or aircraft owner what type of windows are on the aircraft.
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Clean all of the seat pockets and any storage compartments in the cabin with a damp rag followed immediately with a dry towel.
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Tips & Warnings
Ask the pilot if there are any special types of wood or other material that requires a specific type of cleaning product.
Create a checklist that can be given to the customer after cleaning. This will prevent you from overlooking anything.
Avoid using too much water since it can mix with fire-retardant salts that are used in many aircrafts.
Avoid using any disinfecting or deodorizing agents that contain flammable compressed gas.
Avoid premixed commercial solvents not specifically labeled as being for aviation use.
All products should be approved for use in aircraft.
